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The Promised Land (2023)

โ€œA captainโ€™s ambition, a ruthless rival, and a land that defies them both.โ€

7.7/10 ยท 647 votes 2h 7m nr ActionDramaHistory

#25 of 202 films from 2023 #154 of 2168 in action

Directed by Nikolaj Arcel ยท Written by Ida Jessen, Nikolaj Arcel, Anders Thomas Jensen

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Overview

Denmark, 1755. Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to conquer a Danish heath reputed to be uncultivable, with an impossible goal: to establish a colony in the name of the king, in exchange for a royal title. A single-minded ambition that the ruthless lord of the region will relentlessly seek to put down. Kahlen's fate hangs in the balance: will his endevours bring him wealth and honour, or cost him his life...?

Cast

Mads Mikkelsenas Ludvig Kahlen
Amanda Collinas Ann Barbara
Simon Bennebjergas Frederik de Schinkel
Kristine Kujath Thorpas Edel Helene
Gustav Lindhas Anton Eklund
Jacob Lohmannas Trappaud
Morten Hee Andersenas Johannes Eriksen
Magnus Krepperas Hector
Sรธren Mallingas Paulli
Morten Burianas Lauenfeldt
Thomas W. Gabrielssonas Bondo
Morten Buusas Colonist
Olaf Hรธjgaardas Preisler
Melina Hagbergas Anmai Mus

Facts

Release dateOctober 5, 2023
Runtime127 min (2h 7m) โ€” longer as the 2023 average of 113 min
GenresAction, Drama, History
Original titleBastarden
LanguageDA
Budget$8,500,000
Box office$2,246,680 (0.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt20561198

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Questions

How long is The Promised Land?
The Promised Land runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Is The Promised Land worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 647 votes, which places it #25 of 202 films released in 2023 in this index (top 88%) and #154 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Promised Land?
The Promised Land was directed by Nikolaj Arcel. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Royal Affair (2012), The Dark Tower (2017).
Who stars in The Promised Land?
Mads Mikkelsen as Ludvig Kahlen; Amanda Collin as Ann Barbara; Simon Bennebjerg as Frederik de Schinkel; Kristine Kujath Thorp as Edel Helene; Gustav Lindh as Anton Eklund; Jacob Lohmann as Trappaud.
What is The Promised Land rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Promised Land?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/85405.

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